Tether Embarks on Historic Financial Audit with ‘Big Four’ Firm In a move that could reshape perceptions of stablecoin transparency, Tether, the dominant force in centralized digital asset issuance, has officially engaged a “Big Four” accounting firm to conduct its…
For decades, the fundamental trade-off in battery technology has been capacity versus charging time: the more energy a battery stores, the longer it takes to charge. This principle, deeply ingrained in our understanding of electrochemical energy storage, is now being…
Ripple Labs has announced a strategic partnership with Convera, the former Western Union Business Solutions unit, aimed at enhancing cross-border payment systems through the integration of stablecoin and blockchain technology. This collaboration signifies a notable move for Ripple as it…
The Balancer Foundation is proposing a significant restructuring aimed at extending the exchange’s operational lifespan, potentially more than doubling it. This bold move comes in the wake of a substantial hack last November that drained millions from the protocol’s liquidity…
The advent of quantum computing poses a significant, albeit uncertain, future threat to cryptographic systems, including those underpinning Bitcoin. In response, BTQ Technologies has launched a working implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP 360) on its dedicated Bitcoin Quantum…
Tether, the entity behind the widely used USDT stablecoin, has reportedly parted ways with two senior gold traders recently recruited from HSBC. These departures occur amidst a broader strategic realignment and ongoing audit processes within the company. Tether has dismissed…
A Bold Pivot: From Biotech to Stablecoin Powerhouse Get ready, alpha hunters! A significant shift is underway in the crypto space, and it’s coming from an unexpected corner. The company formerly known as NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, a small-cap biotech firm, has…
The burgeoning popularity of the OpenClaw AI agent project has unfortunately attracted malicious actors, leading to a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting developers. Threat actors are impersonating OpenClaw through fake GitHub accounts, luring unsuspecting developers with promises of lucrative airdrops, and…
Plume Network, a blockchain focused on tokenizing real-world assets, has initiated a pilot program allowing its employees to receive a portion of their salaries in the form of tokenized money market fund shares. This initiative, developed in collaboration with payroll…
A new bipartisan bill, the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah). This legislation aims to prevent CFTC-regulated prediction markets, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, from listing…